Burnside Home Support Program

The City of Burnside Home Support Program is funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program. A ‘like’ from the City of Burnside does not imply an endorsement.

Eligibility for all services offered by the program is via referral from My Aged Care. People over the age of 65 can participate in a range of social activities including bus trips, trivia, singing, knitting, bingo, Shed programs, for both men and women, Men’s Breakfast, fitness and wellbeing groups. The program also provides transport assistance for people to get to/from their appointments and lo

cal shopping centres, as well as help around the home including gardening and home maintenance. This page is updated and monitored during the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Materials and information on this site are provided to share information on matters of public interest related to the City of Burnside. The information contained on this site is intended to supplement, not replace, information provided through official City of Burnside channels, such as the City of Burnside website (http://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/) and the links contained therein. Likewise, this site should not be treated as a first point of contact for the City of Burnside. For matters requiring immediate attention, contact the City of Burnside Civic Centre on 8366 4200 or email [email protected]. The information contained on this site is provided 'as is' and whilst the City of Burnside operates within the terms of use and does not control the site, there is an expectation that professional courtesies will apply. It is therefore expected that all communication disseminated by this site will comply with the City of Burnside’s internal policies and procedures namely the Code of Conduct for Employees and Volunteers and the Public Statements and Media policies. Should any comment not comply (due to unacceptable language, defamatory, abusive discriminatory, offensive or unlawful comments), or if comments present as spam or bot-like behaviour, the City of Burnside reserves the right to delete the posting and the linked conversation, in whole or in part, and to temporarily or permanently exclude users from the wall of this page. The views of participants commenting on this page do not necessarily represent the views of the City of Burnside. We welcome your comments and questions. Before you post them ensure that you do not include personal images or information of anyone but yourself, or any unnecessary personal information such as your address or phone number. This page may contain links to external websites. The City of Burnside is not responsible for the accuracy of any content or availability of any services or products on any third party website that may be referred to. Links to any third party websites or resources do not imply an endorsement by the City of Burnside. The information in this site is not intended to serve as legal or financial advice. The City of Burnside disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, for any links to third parties, or any improper or incorrect use of them as a result of using third party social networking websites. Users participate at their own risk and for their own benefit and in doing so, accept that they have no right of action against the City of Burnside related to such use. The City of Burnside cannot and does not guarantee your privacy on third party social networking websites as users are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific application. Users should review and agree to the third party terms and conditions prior to participating. If you have any questions or would like to report a comment in violation please contact us on 8366 4200.

24/12/2025

https://mailchi.mp/0e486ff6b6c6/burnside-commonwealth-home-support-program-newsletter-5114509

12/12/2025

Read the latest CHSP newsletter here:
http://eepurl.com/jqxbho

04/09/2025

If you are no longer driving and you would like assistance to get to and from the local shopping centre then you may like to use our community shopping bus. For more information please contact the Home Support Program on 8366 4222.

15/08/2025

✨ Aged Rights Information Session ✨

Join us to learn from the Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) about the rights of older people and ARAS's role providing no-cost advocacy for persons receiving an aged care service.

📅 Monday 15 September 2025
⏰ 2 pm – 3 pm
📌 Burnside Library
💰 Free

The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) offers a free, confidential and state-wide service to older people, or their representatives, who are:

✅ Living in residential aged care or a retirement village
✅ Receiving or seeking to receive Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or Home Care Package (HCP) services
✅ At risk of, or experiencing abuse from family or friends

In addition, ARAS delivers the Home Care Check-In project, which provides in-home safety checks for older persons deemed to be vulnerable due to social isolation and at risk of harm or neglect.

☕ Tea and coffee provided.

🎟️ Bookings essential – https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Whats-On/Eventbrite/Aged-Rights-Information-Session-BL-1538975941469

17/03/2025

We would love to see more participants at Trivia. Please phone Matt on 8366 4144 for more information.

BUILDING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS: On the second and third Tuesday of each month (and fifth if the month allows!) a dedicated group of Burnside residents catch up to test their general knowledge and compete for bragging rights 💪

The Let's Get Trivial program, launched two years ago, is a group social support activity based on the Australian tradition of local pub quiz nights - with alcohol swapped out for tea and coffee.

The program has proven successful in helping attendees to keep their minds active and maintain healthy social connections, with attendee Vida singing her praises about the group.

‘We love the Let’s Get Trivial program; we wish we could do it every week,’ Vida said. ‘We always look forward to it, but we would love to get more people.’

Read the full story at https://engage.burnside.sa.gov.au/FOCUSOnBurnside/news_feed/let-s-get-trivial

10/02/2025

Did you know? You will never be asked to pay for a new Seniors Card (edit - from September 2025 a replacement fee of $15 is required for a lost card by a non Pensioner Concession holder).

South Australian seniors should be aware of misleading websites which charge applicants a fee of $29 or more to coordinate the application process.

The official SA Seniors Card website is www.seniorscard.sa.gov.au.
If you have provided payment to an unofficial website:
- contact your bank immediately,
- make a report to Scamwatch, the Australian Government’s National Anti-Scam Centre at www.scamwatch.gov.au, and
- make a report to the Australian Cyber Security Centre at www.cyber.gov.au/report-and-recover/report.

More information: https://www.seniorscard.sa.gov.au/weekendplus/news/misleading-seniors-card-website

10/02/2025

With more scorching temperatures forecast this week, it’s important to stay cool and protect yourself from the heat.

High heat can lead to dehydration and heat-related illnesses. To stay safe, make sure to:

✔️ Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

✔️ Avoid outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day (11am - 3pm) and opt for light, breathable clothing.
✔️ Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces or find a shaded spot to rest.

Don’t forget to check on vulnerable loved ones, including older people and young children.

For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/HealthyInTheHeat

22/01/2025

If you no longer drive and you require transport to and from your appointments then the City of Burnside transport service can assist you. Please phone us on 8366 4222 for further information and to check your eligibility.

30/12/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. If you haven't booked your social bus outings for the first quarter of 2025 please visit our website at: https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Community-Recreation/Aged-Community-Care/City-of-Burnside-Home-Support-Program/Social-Activities/Social-Outings-Bookings.
We always welcome your feedback and new ideas. To speak with our friendly team members please phone the Home Support Program on 8366 4193.

19/11/2024

Did you know that the Home Support Program offers contemporary dancing classes? There are two sessions per week, on Wednesdays and Fridays. You can come along to one or both sessions. No prior experience required. Dancing is a great way to keep fit and mobile. For more information please phone Matt on 8366 4144.